Cinnaholic gourmet cinnamon rolls coming to 4th Street North

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Cinnaholic gourmet cinnamon rolls coming to 4th Street North

Cinnaholic, a vegan bakery franchise specializing in customizable gourmet cinnamon rolls, is expanding in Tampa Bay with its first St. Petersburg sweet shop.  

The Berkeley, California-based franchise will open a 1,225-square-foot shop at 5250 4th Street North in a space previously occupied by Nutrishop, which relocated to 10338 Roosevelt Boulevard North in the Ibis Walk Shopping Center.

An opening date has not yet been announced.

Cinnaholic, which has a South Tampa location, serves "create your own" cinnamon rolls with over 20 frosting flavors and more than 20 topping choices to select from.

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Done Deals: Big Lots to close St. Pete stores, Dispensary replaces art gallery, Sundial signs another lease

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Done Deals: Big Lots to close St. Pete stores, Dispensary replaces art gallery, Sundial signs another lease

Done Deals is a weekly column by St. Pete Rising spotlighting recent real estate market insight and significant deals happening in the Sunshine City and beyond. The following information is sourced from public records and trusted intel.

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49-story Waldorf Astoria Residences condo tower preliminarily approved for downtown St. Pete

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49-story Waldorf Astoria Residences condo tower preliminarily approved for downtown St. Pete

The St. Petersburg City Council, acting as the Community Redevelopment Agency, has approved preliminary plans for the 49-story Waldorf Astoria Residences at 150 2nd Avenue South in downtown St. Petersburg.

The council unanimously voted to advance the project, following discussions on hurricane preparedness, crane safety protocols, and pushback from residents of the neighboring Saltaire condo tower. These concerns were highlighted by a recent crane collapse at the nearby 46-story Residences at 400 Central construction site. 

The Waldorf Astoria Residences will be St. Petersburg’s first hotel-branded luxury condominium, offering 164 residential units. The development will also feature approximately 63,251 square feet of Class A office space and 14,398 square feet of ground-floor retail.

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Brewed Awakening's cold brew coffee bar and bottle shop debuts in Historic Kenwood

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Brewed Awakening's cold brew coffee bar and bottle shop debuts in Historic Kenwood

A Cuban-style cold brew coffee bar quietly debuted this morning in the Historic Kenwood neighborhood of St. Pete.

Brewed Awakening’s, known for its fun flavors and infused coffee cocktails, has opened inside Cybel, a new French Moroccan restaurant, at 2735 5th Avenue North.

“Brewed Awakening’s at Cybel feels more like a cocktail experience than a coffee bar,” Brewed Awakening’s Owner Chris Zamora said to St. Pete Rising. “We do not have an espresso machine. All of our cold brews are bottled, and we are using cocktail shakers for our made-to-order drinks.”

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Pete's Bagels debuts co-working space in Gulfport

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Pete's Bagels debuts co-working space in Gulfport

Steven Peterman, owner behind the beloved St. Pete bagel shop Pete's Bagels, is launching a new venture—a co-working space in Gulfport.

Monday Morning Club will be designed to resemble a vintage diner, bringing a taste of fun nostalgia to 1401 49th Street South.

Members will enjoy free WiFi, complimentary coffee from St. Pete-based Look Alive Coffee, free bagels from Pete’s every Friday, and discounts on events and space rentals.

“I have always wanted to open a diner,” Peterman said to St. Pete Rising. “But this space isn’t really set up for a restaurant.”

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Downtown St. Pete apartment complex 930 Central Flats sells for $81 million

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Downtown St. Pete apartment complex 930 Central Flats sells for $81 million

930 Central Flats, a luxury six-story 218-unit apartment community in Downtown St. Pete’s EDGE District, has a new owner.

Texas-based residential real estate management group Olympus Property, which owns multiple apartment complexes across Florida, has acquired the upscale apartment complex at 930 Central Avenue for $81 million, according to a deed published on October 28th.

The group purchased the complex from White Oak Partners, which purchased the property in 2020 for $64 million.

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Cold-pressed juice and smoothie bar Pure Green to open in the EDGE District

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Cold-pressed juice and smoothie bar Pure Green to open in the EDGE District

A cold-pressed juice and superfood smoothie bar is opening its first Tampa Bay location in downtown St. Pete.

New York City-based franchise Pure Green is preparing to debut at 1041 Central Avenue in the EDGE District. The space was formerly occupied by dessert shop Cecelia's Sweets & Vampire Penguin, which closed in late September.   

Pure Green sells nutrient-packed juices, made-to-order smoothies with superfood ingredients, and oatmeal and fruit bowls.

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Upscale cigar and wine lounge Black Leaf to open in downtown St. Pete

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Upscale cigar and wine lounge Black Leaf to open in downtown St. Pete

After a long day, workers and residents will soon be able to unwind with a stogie and a glass of wine inside a new sophisticated cigar and wine lounge coming soon to downtown St. Pete.

The 4,000-square-foot Black Leaf Cigar and Wine Lounge is slated to open on November 30th at 237 2nd Avenue South. The space was previously occupied by arts and crafts shop Whim So Doodle, which closed in 2019 after 27 years and has since relocated to 2232 2nd Avenue South.

The new swanky lounge will offer top international cigar brands and a curated selection of wines via self-serve machines with 24 drinks on tap.

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Done Deals: Sundial adds new tenant, Mirror Lake site sells to developer, Foot Locker approved for city incentives

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Done Deals: Sundial adds new tenant, Mirror Lake site sells to developer, Foot Locker approved for city incentives

Done Deals is a weekly column by St. Pete Rising spotlighting recent real estate market insight and significant deals happening in the Sunshine City and beyond. The following information is sourced from public records and trusted intel.

Have real estate news to share? Send us an email at hello@stpeterising.com.

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Voodoo Brewing opens this weekend on 4th Street in downtown St. Pete

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Voodoo Brewing opens this weekend on 4th Street in downtown St. Pete

After years of setbacks, a Pennsylvania-based brewpub is days away from opening in downtown St. Pete

The punk rock-themed Voodoo Brewing Co. will serve high-quality craft beers, seltzer cocktails, and pub fare when the doors open this Saturday, October 26th at 220 4th Street North.

The 7,300-square-foot building, which formerly housed Orange Blossom Catering, is owned by St. Petersburg Hollander Hotel owner Michael Andoniades.

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